"Hmm? Has Yue'er returned from her Soul Hunt already?" Ye Tian stood by the bed, a faint smile gradually appearing on his face.
The sound of a door opening echoed.
Ye Tian immediately snapped back to attention, his Martial Soul and Spirit Ring materializing simultaneously in his palm.
In the living room,
Qian Renxue and the other woman perked up at the noise, quickly turning their gaze toward the opening bedroom door.
Just as a delicate little foot was about to step out,
a very familiar voice came from within the bedroom.
"Wait, Teacher!"
"What is it?"
As the melodious voice responded,
the extended foot withdrew,
leaving only glimpses of wine-red hair tips swaying from the turn.
A youthful voice spoke up.
"Teacher, you forgot your medicine."
"Hmm? Why does it seem like there's more?"
"Haha... consider it my thanks for you protecting me during my cultivation." Ye Tian laughed, though his face was slightly pale.
He had completely drained himself once again.
It was worth noting that,
after the Marrow Cleansing Pill had reduced the impurities in his body,
this near-mechanical cycle of depletion and replenishment had gradually accustomed Ye Tian's body to the process.
Combined with these factors,
and boosted by the Green Pearl Wristguard's five percent recovery rate within the Soul Venerable realm, Ye Tian's Soul Power recovery speed significantly surpassed that of ordinary Soul Masters by a wide margin.
In terms of physical capabilities,
Ye Tian could truly be considered exceptional!
"Is that all?"
Bi Bi Dong took the half-filled bottle of pills, shaking it curiously before her eyes as she lowered her gaze to Ye Tian with a peculiar expression.
"There must be at least forty pills here, right?"
"Hehe..."
Ye Tian chuckled and explained,
"Isn't it because I've reached level nineteen? I'll need to trouble you with the Soul Hunt later."
"?!"
Hearing Ye Tian and Bi Bi Dong's conversation,
Qian Renxue and Jin Yue'er couldn't help but exchange glances, sharing their mutual astonishment!
Ye Tian had actually broken through again?!
No wonder Bi Bi Dong had told them to be quiet earlier...
Qian Renxue felt even more shocked, accompanied by a faint sense of pressure.
After all,
over the past ten months,
although Yue'er had spent the last month primarily on physical training, it had taken her nearly nine months to break through to level ten.
Ye Tian's speed was simply too fast!
So fast that it made her feel somewhat pressured!
"Hehe... good thing I worked hard too and got a decent Spirit Ring." Jin Yue'er smiled smugly.
She didn't dwell on it too much, feeling only relief.
She had no intention of competing with Ye Tian and the others—just staying not too far behind was enough.
In life, being happy is what matters most!
This was the life principle she had established during her days as an uncertainly surviving sickly child, and it would remain her eternal attitude toward life.
Anyway, Ye Tian couldn't fight!
As long as she could overpower others and protect Ye Tian,
ensuring that no one of the opposite sex besides Ye Tian could touch her body, that was sufficient.
If she ever encountered someone she couldn't defeat,
well, she had trained her voice quite well too—shouting for help came naturally...
"Hmm?"
Bi Bi Dong neither knew nor cared about what Qian Renxue and the others were thinking.
She merely frowned slightly,
staring coldly at Ye Tian with apparent displeasure.
"Do you really consider me your teacher?"
"Of course!"
Ye Tian nodded emphatically, full of conviction.
"It is a teacher's duty to hunt Spirit Rings for their disciple, and it is only right for a disciple to show filial respect to their teacher."
"..."
Bi Bidong narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing Ye Tian's earnest young face.
"You'd better mean those words sincerely."
"I absolutely do~"
Ye Tian replied with a cheerful smile.
As for his earlier act of eagerness to please, he couldn't truly guarantee how much genuine filial piety was behind it.
But he wasn't lying either.
He genuinely wanted Bi Bidong to be more cooperative during the Soul Hunt.
Just as he had planned earlier.
Ye Tian wanted to try using his big gun to hunt his second Spirit Ring!
Bi Bidong just needed to obediently provide support from the sidelines.
"Save it."
Before Ye Tian could say more,
Bi Bidong turned away, casually waving her hand to show her disbelief.
She pocketed the Marrow Cleansing Pill and strolled out.
"I'll truly believe you when you're willing to swear on your Martial Soul."
Before her words had even faded,
She glanced back deeply at Ye Tian, whose expression had suddenly stiffened.
"Heh~"
Under her gaze, Ye Tian could only offer an awkward smile.
He didn't attempt to argue or explain.
Swear on his Martial Soul?
Not a chance!
As a Daoist seeking immortality, how could he ever willingly bind himself with such oaths?
"Take care."
Bi Bidong wasn't angry, merely offering a faint smile before looking away.
She was a Soul Douluo, not a true fool.
This kind of sweet talk had never changed, always coming from Ye Tian's mouth.
But when it came time to take actual action and pick a side,
He was always evasive.
However,
Even setting aside the enticing Pill Fragrance that seemed to emanate from Ye Tian,
His actions always left her feeling inexplicably lighthearted.
Because of this,
Bi Bidong could only temporarily forgive his fence-sitting.
As long as he didn't make any serious mistakes.
Otherwise, she was no delicate, weak woman—she had plenty of strength and methods at her disposal!
Bi Bidong walked out of the room with a light laugh.
A trace of coldness flickered in the depths of her eyes.
Qian Renxue, seeing that unusually cheerful smile she had never witnessed before, was momentarily stunned.
So she was capable of being happy too?
But quickly,
Qian Renxue snapped back to alertness.
That happy smile seemed to conceal danger beneath it!
Bi Bidong passed through the living room.
She merely cast a brief glance at Qian Renxue and the other girl before vanishing from sight.
"Whew~"
"Even the Holy Maiden's smile is terrifying!"
Jin Yue'er patted her chest, her heart still pounding; her breathing had even become erratic moments before.
"It was a bit frightening~"
Qian Renxue gazed thoughtfully toward the staircase.
That cheerful smile of Bi Bidong's had carried a chilling coldness within it.
Though that coldness didn't seem directed at her.
Bi Bidong had looked at her a moment longer than she had looked at Yue'er...
It seemed in her mother's eyes,
There was still some distinction between her and a complete stranger.
Qian Renxue smiled bitterly, unsure whether to feel happy or sad about it.
She just found it slightly ironic.
As soon as Bi Bidong left, Ye Tian sauntered out leisurely.
He closed the door behind him,
And greeted Qian Renxue and the others with a smile.
"Little Xue, Yue'er, good morning!"
"Ye Tian!"
Seeing Ye Tian, Jin Yue'er immediately forgot about Bi Bidong.
She excitedly vaulted over the sofa
And ran straight toward him.
Qian Renxue was much more reserved, rising gracefully from the couch.
"Ye Tian, I didn't expect you to break through again. Not bad, not bad... at least you won't be easily surpassed by a newly advanced Soul Master like me."
Jin Yue'er stood in front of Ye Tian,
He patted Ye Tian's chest with an exaggerated air of authority, as if inspecting a soldier.
When he spoke, he emphasized the words "newly promoted Soul Master" with particular weight!
Ye Tian couldn't help but laugh.
"I never expected it either. It's only been one night since we last met, and you've already obtained your first Spirit Ring."
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